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Two schools, one building and a lot of wood
In Vancouver, Washington, cross-laminated timber will be highly visible in a new campus due to be completed next year.
Modernization on tap for 102-year-old landmark
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday weighed in on early plans to update Benson Polytechnic High School.
Beaverton arts center project moves ahead
Supporters are hoping to break ground later this year on a $46 million regional arts venue in downtown Beaverton.
Oregon Conservation Center project completed
A recently completed renovation and expansion of The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon headquarters in Southeast Portland features material sourced from conservation areas.
Living building proposal moves forward
Design approval was granted Monday to an Old Town mixed-use project that would be Portland’s first certified living building.
Sub-bids wanted for work at community college
Construction manager/general contractor Perlo Construction is seeking metal and concrete subcontractors to work on the renovation of Barlow Hall at Clackamas Community College’s main campus in Oregon City.
Proposal for living building in Old Town draws praise
PAE Living Building, a planned five-story structure in the Skidmore/Old Town Historic District, could become the first in Portland to be certified as a living building.
A bit more space and a lot more efficiency
A project to renovate and add to a Southeast Portland office building is under way to suit The Nature Conservancy in Oregon.
Intense engineering underlies garden project
A lot of gritty work is going into an expansive effort at the Portland Japanese Garden.
Mammoth project wraps up at zoo
Construction of Elephant Lands, a $57 million habitat with numerous amenities, required three years.
AIA event focuses on 10,000-year clock project
“Designing for Longevity" on Sept. 17 will feature industrial designer Alexander Rose, the project manager for construction of a prototype for the 10,000-year clock.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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